Date:         Thu, 3 May 2007 23:04:47 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Check your fuel lines
Comments: To: Michael Diehr <md03@xochi.com>
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There was a thread recently about cheap FI hose and its' inherently
short life span.

You might find some info in that thread that relates to what MAY have
been installed on your vans engine.

From what I gathered, one must purchase the goot German FI hose. Well
worth the extra $. I used the German stuff in my van. Still holding
and looking good after more than 5000 KM's

Neil.

On 5/3/07, Michael Diehr <md03@xochi.com> wrote:
> This one has a happy ending.   Had taken the van on a 3500+ mile
> camping trip in early january during that super cold snap.  Ran
> pretty good.   Last week, took it on a shopping trip, which started
> out with me thinking "all my tools are in the garage, i should
> probably bring some along" but of course I didn't.  What could
> possibly go wrong?    Got to Frys and noticed a new puddle when I
> pulled into the parking lot.   Turned out to be gasoline leaking from
> a fuel hose which had worn through from rubbing on the injector
> connector.  The hose was routed incorrectly AND missing the plastic
> covering sheath, due to the #$*#!$@ mechanic not bothering or
> something.   Fortunately, I had some hose in the van, but no tools.
> Got in line to purchase a nut driver set, then I realized I'd
> forgotten my wallet.   Was able to scrape together about $15 in
> change to buy the tools and fixed it in the parking lot.
>
> This hose was the right kind of high pressure FI hose, brand new, and
> failed after about 4000 miles due to friction.   Given that the hole
> was right at the electrical connector for the injector #1, I think
> I'm damn lucky it didn't catch fire.      Does anyone make metal or
> other super high strength replacement hose?
>


--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

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